2o years as a fashion model that led to celebrity makeup artist to writer...
We'll check in with the latest and greatest in the biz.
Makeup interviews, insights, quotes and products galore.
Some unconventional beauty insight too.
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Aw, shucks. Everyone is smokin', sizzlin,' sexy, hot on Nashville. Down home country beauty, big hair and sequins never looked this good. I haven't met the beauty Miss Panettiere, but the gorgeous, lovely Connie Britton is a client. I'm a fan of country and all things Nashville. Neutrogena teaming up with Hayden,makes smart, clean sense.Neutrogena has teamed up with the stunning, flawless Hayden Panettiere's, character Juliette Barnes. Neutrogena Brand Ambassador Hayden Panettiere, ABC's Nashvilledevilish darlin', takes you behind the scenes. 'How to videos' help create stunning makeup, ready for your Country close-up.

Lead Nashville make-up Artist, Erin Koplowwalks you through the different looks. It;'s fabulous MU application, step by step.

Courtesy ABC

Everyday Glow

Everyday Glow, a sexy bronze, flawless glow, is clean and pretty. Everyday Glow looks fresh on and off-set. Start with a great base. Neutrogena's lightweight, Healthy Skin Compact Makeup with SPF #55, blends flawlessly for radiant skin that looks great throughout the day, while protecting against damaging sun rays. Erin applied Healthy Skin Blends Sun kissed bronzer to the face for a sun kissed glow. Erin's tip: apply bronzer to the eyelid, pulls together the whole look. A few coats of Healthy Volume Mascara, start at the base and wiggle your way up the lid. Instant sexy eye gratification. MoistureSmooth Color Stick in Juicy Peachon the lip, adds shine and shimmer. There you have it, like mama says, "keep it simple." With four easy steps.

A great makeup artist knows when to adjust her tools, like any great artist.

Show Time, or the Stage, TV, Film, Editorial require different makeup products to look diva delish. Erin is a pro. She took us through Hayden's different character looks effortlessly. Show Time, Hayden 's Juliette gets to GLAM it up. Pull out all the stops, while managing to look fresh and pretty. The hot lights require an awesome primer.Neutrogena's Shine Control Primer doesn't crack, leaving the skin prepped and ready for your close-up.Shine Control Liquid Makeup is breathable foundation. Buildable, matte coverage, feels light under pressure. Go ahead and get dramatic, Healthy VolumeMascara in Carbon Blackcreates the IT factor. I might go with waterproof, just to be foul proof. Rim the eyes with Nourishing Eye Liner, and blend. Luscious lips, bronzer and voila. Erin Koplow, you rock. Thanks for your tips and tricks. See you at the rodeo.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

When I half-heartedly moved from NYC to a small town, let's say it was a major adjustment.I was part of the fashion and beauty 'in crowd', conquered the Big Apple. What I didn't realize was the Big Apple, stole the best parts of me. My return was a kick in the reality butt. I rediscovered through nature, quiet simplicity my spirituality, passion, holistic nature and creativity. The sabbatical, was a return to a simpler lifestyle. When my niece stumbled upon the ultra cool TIKI Face book page, I did a happy dance. Something new & different, good for the mind, body & soul.I chatted with the sweet, accommodating, stunning Founder, Bridget Reilly about TIKI. The origins, how it came to about.Bridget fell in love with exercise, Infrared Saunas, healing benefits, detoxing properties, healthy living and wanted to share it with the Community. TIKI offers Infrared Sauna, Oxygen Bar, Reiki, Eyebrow Threading & Neuromuscular chair massage. At an affordable price.Auburn can be conservative, but somehow TIKI fell into place. The stars lined up, and TIKISpa was born. 2, 1-3 persons Far Infrared Saunas, 1 Upgrade for 1-2 people, Near and Far, all equipped with awesome, Chromotherapy (light) available. I had my own Infrared Sauna, choose blue light, lulled by the soothing sound of waves. http://www.sunlighten.com/infrared-sauna-health-benefits.htmlMy mom and I indulged in the Aroma therapeutic Oxygen Bar, with yummy flavors like Eucalyptus, Lavender, Vanilla, Cherry, Cinnamon, and Spearmint. It was such a treat. We walked around all day amazed, we can breath!Thank you, Bridget for the TIXIexperience. Auburn is lucky to have you!!!

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Chromotherapy Color Benefits

Orange:

Orange is warm, cheering, and non-constricting. It stimulates creative thinking and enthusiasm.

Yellow:

Yellow helps strengthen the nerves and the mind.

Green:

Green is the color of Nature and the earth. Green affects blood pressure and all conditions of the heart.

Turquoise:

Increases intuition and sensitivity. Works disinfecting and antiseptic. Tones the general system. It builds the skin and relaxes sensations of stress.

Blue:

Blue is cooling; electric, astringent The Blue Ray is one of the greatest antiseptics in the world.” Cools down inflammations (don’t forget rheumatic inflammations), fever, high blood pressure, stops bleedings, relieves the bursting headaches, calms strong emotions like anger, aggression or hysteria.

Purple:

These are colors of transformation. These colors slow down an over-active heart; stimulate the spleen and the white blood cells (immunity).

Red:

Brings warmth, energy and stimulation, therefore good for energy, fatigue, colds, chilly and passive people. Red energizes heart and blood circulation, it builds up the blood and heightens a low blood pressure. It energizes all organs and the senses.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

There are hair products, and then there are totally hot, rocking hair products.Hot Pink Product. A studded heart icon signifies Michael O'Rourke's love for the artist, industry and life. Rock Your Hair, arrived in a pink Leopard box, it won me over.This rocker chick digs big, bold hair, Hollywood Rockin' style.Rock Your Hair by South African born, LA based celebrity stylist and icon, Michael O'Rourkebrings edge to a whole new level. "Known best for his ROCKSTAR style, world famous cutting system, and HIS big heart."

"Michael's vision behind Rock Your Hair is to do more than inspire women to wear Rockin' BIG BOLD HAIR, he wants to give back. A portion of all Rock Your Hair sales goes to supporting shelters for abused and battered women and helping them to start their lives again."

BOMBSHELL Big Hair PowderNeed a lift? No problem. Dust powder at the roots for added volume. So funky, stash one in your purse, whenever you need a lift. Need shine and texture? Apply BOMBSHELL all over the hair, Rock Your Hair and your world. I bet the ladies from SMASH, would dig it for 'Bombshell, the Musical'.Big Hair Powder 0.9 ozGet Bigger, Thicker, Fuller Hair!Backcomb In A Bottle with a Rockin' Fragrance.Explode lifeless hair, instant lift and volume.Lightweight formula, thickens hair.Talc & Micah based powder that liquefies to provide boost, shine and texture.

About Me

Jacqueline Cioffa was an international model for 17 years and celebrity makeup artist. She is a dog lover, crystal collector and Stone Crab enthusiast. Her work has been featured in “Brainstorms, the Anthology” and numerous literary magazines. Living with manic depression, Jacqueline is an advocate for mental health awareness. She's a storyteller, observer, essayist, potty mouth and film lover who's traveled the world.

Her poignant, literary fiction debut THE VAST LANDSCAPE gives new meaning to intense, raw and heartfelt.

Fans of the emotional, soul stirring first novel will not be able to put GEORGIA PINE the exciting sequel down.

“The essence continues because you do. Hope is our greatest asset. To choose hope against the worst possible odds is the true measure of life.” - GEORGIA PINE, by Jacqueline Cioffa

Jacqueline Cioffa pens the column, "Bleeding Ink" with Feminine Collective from her heart to yours.